Meaning Of The Word Whimsy

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whimsy
uncountable noun: Whimsy is behaviour which is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than having any serious reason or purpose behind it.

whimsy in American English
an odd fancy; idle notion; whim
noun: capricious humor or disposition; extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression

whimsy in British English
adjective: quaint, comical, or unusual, often in a tasteless way
noun: a capricious idea or notion

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